Biomolecules Question 121
Question: The number of essential amino acids in a man is:
Options:
A) 9
B) 8
C) 10
D) 14
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] Essential amino acids in human are 9.
They are nistidine, threonine lysine, isoleucine, leucine, methionine, phenylalanine, tryptophan and valine.
They must be ingested in food for the survival, as they are not synthesised in the body.
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